TOOL API

openfda_shortage_searcher

Search FDA drug shortage records. ⚠️ PREREQUISITE: Use the 'think' tool FIRST to plan your research strategy! Returns shortage information including: - Current shortage status - Shortage start and resolution dates - Reason for shortage - Therapeutic category - Manufacturer information - Estimated resolution timeline Note: Shortage data is cached and updated periodically. Check FDA.gov for most current information.

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Tool slug: biomcp.openfda_shortage_searcher
Provider: BioMCP
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Input parameters

drug

Drug name (generic or brand) to search

status

Shortage status (current or resolved)

therapeutic_category

Therapeutic category (e.g., Oncology, Anti-infective)

limit

Maximum number of results

page

Page number (1-based)

api_key

Optional OpenFDA API key (overrides OPENFDA_API_KEY env var)